Francis Ramnauth, 47, of Huisten Deren, Essequibo Coast was pronounced dead on arrival at the Suddie Hospital.
Police reported that the incident occurred at about 9.30 that night at Riverstown, Essequibo Coast. They are currently investigating the matter.
Investigations, police said, have revealed that Ramnauth lost control of a motor vehicle he was driving. As a result the vehicle ran off the road and into a creek. Ramnauth was trapped in the vehicle under water for a period of time.